S. 1 Ep. 5 - John Carney On His "B Game" & What You NEED to Know to be a Successful Pro Kicker

12/08/2020 1h 37min
S. 1 Ep. 5 - John Carney On His "B Game" & What You NEED to Know to be a Successful Pro Kicker

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Episode Synopsis

0:00 - John Carney Introduction

1:08 - The Kicker's Bible

2:13 - John's Record and Start in Football

4:55 - Experience Playing with Notre Dame

8:40 - Benefits of Playing Multiple Positions

10:15 - John's Best Experiences While Playing in the NFL

14:35 - Playing with the New Orleans Saints Following Hurricane Katrina

15:50 - What It's Like Being an NFL Kicking Coach

21:30 - Inspiration Behind "Kick, Punt, and Train Like a Pro"

22:55 - What Separates Top NFL Kickers from Average Players

28:15 - Quantity vs. Quality in Kicking

30:10 - Menteally Preparing for the Competitive Nature of the NFL

33:05 - John's Mental Process When Kicking

38:45 - Basic Fundamentals to Master

41:25 - Natural Swing Paths

43:35 - Troubleshooting and Working Through Your "B Game"

52:25 - How John Handled Mistakes During His Time in the NFL

59:55 - Weight Room Focuses

1:07:20 - What Helped John Last So Long in the NFL

1:09:30 - How to Find Your Steps

1:12:10 - Max Amount of Kickoffs You Should Do in a Day

1:14:20 - Maintaining Leg Strength Through the Season

1:20:27 - Working Through Nerves During a Game

1:22:15 - When to Discipline or Uplift Your Players

1:25:21 - John's Favorite Motivational Quotes

1:31:05 - Players to Look Out For

1:34:15 - What John Is Currently Doing and How You Can Reach Him

1:36:35 - Outro

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